Rocio will be able to make all her ideas for next year’s Lupus Walk become a reality. She and I have both been placed on the Lupus Walk Committee for 2013.

I went to the Lupus Foundation’s Chicago headquarters today to pick up my prize for raising money (again, thanks everyone!). It’s a sweet tumbler:

I also got a purple bag for grocery shopping. I’m all hooked up with my lupus gear. I’m going with the “I got them because I’m spreading awareness” mantra, but really I just wanted that tumbler.

While I was picking it up, one of the women who works at the Foundation asked me what I do for a living. I mentioned that I’m a meeting planner, which caught her attention. She invited me to help plan next year’s event. And the rest, as they say, is history.

I think this means you all have to actually attend next year. I’m giving you a year’s notice instead of a week’s this time.

Although I have no idea what day it’s taking place. I should probably figure that out before the first committee meeting, yes?